Panzer 3 Posted February 16, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2010 Hi, Im not really sure where to post this but as the thread is for creating things i thought i would put it here, this is the first piece of art i have done for five years owing to illness. i thought i would pick a subject poignant to W.W.2, ie Raising the flag at Iwo jima, It is far from finished but thought you could see it grow. I am copying from a black and what pic i have so my not be accurate in some ways, (artistic licence ) Hope you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted February 16, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 16, 2010 Accurate, schmaccurate....it's looking great! Please keep us posted with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted February 16, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 16, 2010 you've got some real talent man! When you post additional photos of your great work you might consider upsizing the attached images if you can so we can get a better look at your work. Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup: Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted February 16, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2010 Amazing.....please keep us updated on your progress. Incredible...and accurate as a picture me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Brian, I have upsized a little hope this helps, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted February 17, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 17, 2010 What's you medium, watercolors or colored pencil? What's the overall size of the image? As it's on board, I'm guessing not guache or oil paints? Looks good from what I see so far! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 17, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2010 :thumbsup: Well done RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted February 17, 2010 Hi Willy, I grey scale to start and then build up with coloured pencil mixing the colour as they go, it is easy to mix as you only need to know the base colour first. Then build the grey scale to the needs of the shadow affect, I hope to finish soon then i have some other military drawing to do for a member of another forum. Im not sure what is going to happen to this pic yet, as this is for me it is to get me back into art after a long time away from it. My last art was for the Tate gallery St Ives Cornwall, and Newlyn art gallery Cornwall, this project has helped a geat deal, and i love action pictures. Regards dave. The overal size will be approx, 24"x21". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted February 17, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 17, 2010 Looks Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweeney Posted February 17, 2010 Share #10 Posted February 17, 2010 GREAT PAINTING OF A HISTORIC EVENT TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted February 17, 2010 Share #11 Posted February 17, 2010 Looks awesome so far!!!!......mike :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted February 17, 2010 Share #12 Posted February 17, 2010 Fantastic drawing! Definitely keep us updated on your progress....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted April 3, 2010 Hi, I thought i would put on how much is done to the drawing, this pic is a little out of date as i have now done the flag in colour. And the ground work is finished i am on the sky colours it should be done very soon. you will see the flag pole is not as long as the original but i am short of space on the paper, it has come out ok though. hope you like it so far. dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 3, 2010 Share #14 Posted April 3, 2010 That is fantastic. RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony V Posted April 3, 2010 Share #15 Posted April 3, 2010 Dave Very, very good ! Thank you and I will be looking for the finished drawing. :salute: Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski Posted April 5, 2010 Share #16 Posted April 5, 2010 Outstanding job! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted April 15, 2010 Share #17 Posted April 15, 2010 A stunning work of art! What accuracy.....you have an over flow of talent. How many hours are in this so far? Just incredible. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share #18 Posted April 16, 2010 Hi Brian, Thank you for your comments the drawing has taken approx, 22hrs to finish, but i did it in a few hours here and there. It is sized 23"x22" so not to bad, I am going to have it done in prints as i have some military collectors who want copies for there war rooms. I had to use artistic licence as i only had a few pics to go by, the sky background isnt accurate but is ok. I hope you like it. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski Posted April 18, 2010 Share #19 Posted April 18, 2010 Dave, Great job! :twothumbup: Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dag Posted April 18, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 18, 2010 AWESOME PICTURE !!! Great Job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoovieDude Posted April 18, 2010 Share #21 Posted April 18, 2010 Man, what can be said that hasn't been already??? All I can say is, my addy will follow shortly, and they you may send me my cool artwork when done. Thanks!! :twothumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share #22 Posted April 18, 2010 Hi, For the ones of you interested in military art now i have finished my drawing of Iwo, i have started another regarding the 101 airborne troops in Normandy. This has ten men and one holding a german flag, it will be in grey scale with the flag in colour. I then intened to put it in limited numbers for sale as with the first one, hope you like it. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpguy80/08 Posted April 19, 2010 Share #23 Posted April 19, 2010 Amazing work.... on both pics... Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share #24 Posted April 19, 2010 H, this is todays effort on the drawing, I will show it as it grows. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share #25 Posted May 4, 2010 Hi, i thought i would update you on my drawing of the guys in Normandy, it is half way done four more men and the background, hope you like it. dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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